Friday, November 9, 2007

Horse Health - Parasites - Unfriendly Friends of your Horse

When you have a horse, you probably know that he is naturally strong, and usually won’t have any complaints for you. Horses can be very loyal can be great animals to keep as long as you do it right. As long as he has a safe and warm place to live in the cold months, a shelter from the heat in the hot months and you provide him with food and water that is clean and safe, he’ll be able to be your companion for many years.

When you own animals, your main responsibility is to make sure that they are healthy and that their lives are full of joy and happiness - not sorrow and pain. One of the things that will allow you to do this with any animal is to make sure that you are providing them with a safe and comfortable place that is clean and free of germs. With your horse, there is no exception to this rule. It is usually hard for horses to get sick if they are properly taken care of, but if you find yourself or your horse with a dirty stall or a living quarters that is not up to par, you might find that parasites abound, and when it comes to your horse, parasites are not good at all.

The most common parasites are going to happen when your horse is living in a place that is dirty or not cleaned regularly. These parasites are going to live in the feces of your horse, if your horse steps in them, he will be able to bring them right back into his body. A horse’s stall that is dirty and not taken care of is a breeding ground for parasites, and they will have a chance to attack your horse. If your horse gets parasites, you’ll need to talk to your vet about the best way to help your horse before they get really sick.

Remember, if you aren’t providing your horse with a clean living space, you are going to find that your horse might have a problem with parasites. This is something that can be very real, and very dangerous for your horse. You want to be sure that you aren’t giving your horse any chances to get parasites, which is why it is so important to keep your horse’s living quarters clean and free of debris.

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